choroid plexus cysts

Has anyone had an ultra sound diagnosis regarding your baby having choroid plexus cysts on the brain? We did during our 18 week ultra sound and the doctor isn't overly concerned but is sending us back for another US in 3 weeks. Just curious if anyone else has experienced this and how they are handling it. We have a 3 year old healthy son and had no problems with him. Doctor says these cysts are just part of the development and should go away on there own. I'm trying to be positive but they sound scary!

Has anyone had an ultra sound diagnosis regarding your baby having choroid plexus cysts on the brain? We did during our 18 week ultra sound and the doctor isn't overly concerned but is sending us back for another US in 3 weeks. Just curious if anyone else has experienced this and how they are handling it. We have a 3 year old healthy son and had no problems with him. Doctor says these cysts are just part of the development and should go away on there own. I'm trying to be positive but they sound scary!

I just went through this. The cysts were seen around the brain, but 3 weeks later they completely disappeared. I know it's easier said then done, but try to relax. They are a part of the development process. Also, if you know how your genetics test went, you can tell if your more at risk or not. Good luck!

I just went through this. The cysts were seen around the brain, but 3 weeks later they completely disappeared. I know it's easier said then done, but try to relax. They are a part of the development process. Also, if you know how your genetics test went, you can tell if your more at risk or not. Good luck!

I'm pregnant with my second child and I had one show up on my 18 week ultrasound, as well as another anomaly with the kidneys. I was more stressed with the cyst but the doctor said unless it presents with other hard markers (heart issues, club feet etc), they don't even re-check them they just assume they disappear. He was more concerned with the kidney issue.

I'm pregnant with my second child and I had one show up on my 18 week ultrasound, as well as another anomaly with the kidneys. I was more stressed with the cyst but the doctor said unless it presents with other hard markers (heart issues, club feet etc), they don't even re-check them they just assume they disappear. He was more concerned with the kidney issue.

We had the same thing a few weeks ago (CPC on the brain, no other abnormalities, normal NT scan and second trimester blood test). At first I was freaked out, but my husband went over a medical journal with the doctor (while I sat back, panicking), and the idea that CPCs are linked to any abnormalities seems incredibly rare. Our doctor said it's still a controversial idea, and trust, I live in a country where they would most definitely recommend amnio tests if they thought it was even remotely necessary!

Our sonographer texted us after and told us not to worry, that they usually go away.

Plus, I'm a crazy researcher and 100 per cent of what I saw was in our favour. So don't worry - just keep loving your baby, loving yourself and being excited!

If your doctor isn't concerned, you shouldn't be either.

We had the same thing a few weeks ago (CPC on the brain, no other abnormalities, normal NT scan and second trimester blood test). At first I was freaked out, but my husband went over a medical journal with the doctor (while I sat back, panicking), and the idea that CPCs are linked to any abnormalities seems incredibly rare. Our doctor said it's still a controversial idea, and trust, I live in a country where they would most definitely recommend amnio tests if they thought it was even remotely necessary!

Our sonographer texted us after and told us not to worry, that they usually go away.

Plus, I'm a crazy researcher and 100 per cent of what I saw was in our favour. So don't worry - just keep loving your baby, loving yourself and being excited!

My baby has them too. They scheduled another ultrasound for us at the end of September. I was pretty worried at first but the doctor reassured us it was normal and had no reason to worry. Did some research too and that helped. Now my only concern is that im not worried enough!!! Haha

My baby has them too. They scheduled another ultrasound for us at the end of September. I was pretty worried at first but the doctor reassured us it was normal and had no reason to worry. Did some research too and that helped. Now my only concern is that im not worried enough!!! Haha

My baby also has two small CPC. And for once, after researching it on the Internet I actually feel better. I even read some articles that link them to extreme intelligence or gifted persons :)The original research linking them to T18 was skewed as all of the subjects had some sort of high risk or existing genetic abnormalities. "normal" pregnancies were not researched.

My baby also has two small CPC. And for once, after researching it on the Internet I actually feel better. I even read some articles that link them to extreme intelligence or gifted persons :)The original research linking them to T18 was skewed as all of the subjects had some sort of high risk or existing genetic abnormalities. "normal" pregnancies were not researched.

My daughter has the same thing. My dr told me not to worry and that she's never seen them go away. I'm not worried near asMuch as I was. I talked to some friends about it and everyone that has kids theirs had either oneOn brain too when they were pregnant or on the cord. Don't worry momma your babys going to be fine:)

My daughter has the same thing. My dr told me not to worry and that she's never seen them go away. I'm not worried near asMuch as I was. I talked to some friends about it and everyone that has kids theirs had either oneOn brain too when they were pregnant or on the cord. Don't worry momma your babys going to be fine:)

This came up at our 20 week ultrasound as well, although i didn't even find out until I asked my doctor at our 22 week appointment if anything abnormal was shown on the ultrasound.. The cyst issue was the only thing that showed up... It kind of surprised me that our tech, nor the doctor that we had an appointment with afterwards didn't mention it. I was told that it almost always resolves itself, and only in 1% of pregnancies where women have the cyst(s) does it not. Don't know how reliable that information is, that's just what the doctor told me :) We are not too worried about it since it's just one of those things that can show up when the brain isn't fully developed yet! :) My doctor said that although it is a "soft marker" for downs, as long as genetic tests come back looking good, and there aren't any other markers, things will be just fine. :) Wouldn't stress about it!!!

This came up at our 20 week ultrasound as well, although i didn't even find out until I asked my doctor at our 22 week appointment if anything abnormal was shown on the ultrasound.. The cyst issue was the only thing that showed up... It kind of surprised me that our tech, nor the doctor that we had an appointment with afterwards didn't mention it. I was told that it almost always resolves itself, and only in 1% of pregnancies where women have the cyst(s) does it not. Don't know how reliable that information is, that's just what the doctor told me :) We are not too worried about it since it's just one of those things that can show up when the brain isn't fully developed yet! :) My doctor said that although it is a "soft marker" for downs, as long as genetic tests come back looking good, and there aren't any other markers, things will be just fine. :) Wouldn't stress about it!!!

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